Quantitative Research Intern

Summary

Join our team at WorldQuant and contribute to the development of systematic financial strategies across various asset classes. As an intern, you will work alongside experienced quantitative researchers and support investment professionals in idea generation, alpha construction, and risk management.

Requirements

• Hold or pursue a BS, MS, or PhD in Math, Physics, Computer Science, Statistics, Engineering, or other quantitative fields
• Have excellent academic records
• Be proficient in Python and shell scripting
• Have a scientific attitude, strong intellectual curiosity, be self-motivated, and naturally inclined to deep thinking
• Prior experience translating mathematical concepts into code is required
• Fluent English and excellent communication skills are required

Responsibilities

• Support various investment professionals across the quantitative investment process
• Contribute to scripting for monitoring, portfolio visualization, alpha signal development, and risk management
• Attend conferences, travel to other WQ offices, workshops to refine research skills, collaboration opportunities with other teams, and guidance sessions on career development

Benefits

Opportunities to attend conferences, travel to other WQ offices, workshops to refine research skills, collaboration opportunities with other teams, and guidance sessions on career development